Hail history for Yuma County, CO

Yuma County has 1,029 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 660 of them 1″ or larger and 98 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.25″ (grapefruit) on August 8, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 1,029 since 1958

1″ or larger 660 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 98 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.25″ grapefruit · August 8, 2023

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Yuma County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Yuma County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 1,029 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
October 16, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 9, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Yuma County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

October 16, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Hail sizes ranged from dime to nickel.

May 20, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Emergency manager reports fire department had tennis to softball size hail about 1 mile south of Yuma.

August 8, 2023 · 5.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail measured at 5.25 inches fell on Hwy 36. This hail stone was later determined to be a new Colorado state record for largest hail stone.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	4	7	25	150	390	226	222

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Yuma County

Has it ever hailed in Yuma County?

Yes — 1,029 hail events have been recorded for Yuma County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 660 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Yuma County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Yuma County, CO is October 16, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Yuma County?

5.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 8, 2023. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Colorado hail history

All 64 Colorado counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.